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Category Archives: Tech Zone

Technical info for IT professional and network administrators.

23 Awesome YouTube Channels for SysAdmins

23 Awesome YouTube Channels for SysAdmins

on October 17, 2012

Killing time should be a piece of cake with all the Internet has to offer – really, it’s inconceivable that you might be at a loss for something to do. That does not mean watching cat videos or playing flash …

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Unsolicited Phone Call Scams – Part One

Unsolicited Phone Call Scams – Part One

on October 15, 2012

Phone call scams are becoming an epidemic. The phone rings and, upon answering, the caller promptly identifies himself/herself and often claims to work with a prominent organization, such as Microsoft – all of which is bogus. However, some of the …

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27 Useful Gadgets for SysAdmins

27 Useful Gadgets for SysAdmins

on September 25, 2012

We know sys admins love gadgets, and have therefore compiled a list of some really sweet gadgets, gizmos, tools and other neat stuff that would definitely come in handy. These are tangible devices, not software or websites. So if you’re …

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Windows Server 2012 – An Overview

Windows Server 2012 – An Overview

on September 14, 2012

Windows Server 2012, the latest addition to the Microsoft Server operating system line up, was launched recently and with all the hype I just had to give it a spin.  In most cases, changes to server operating systems are hidden …

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BYOD – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

BYOD – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

on August 22, 2012

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is a term used to describe employees who take their own portable device (e.g. iPhones, iPads and laptops) to the workplace with the intention of accessing firm resources to carry out their everyday jobs. The …

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20 Tricky SysAdmin Tasks… And How to Approach Them

20 Tricky SysAdmin Tasks… And How to Approach Them

on August 20, 2012

A SysAdmin has an almost endless list of tasks they must complete on a regular basis. Some are so routine that they can be done while multitasking, others require careful attention to detail and a laser-like focus to ensure that …

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Keeping Up with the Times

Keeping Up with the Times

on August 16, 2012

I came across two stories recently that made me wonder what the outcome would be if they were seen in parallel. The first, reported by Wired.com, showed how, despite being repeatedly told about the importance of security, people seem to …

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Windows PowerShell: Extracting Strings Using Regular Expressions

Windows PowerShell: Extracting Strings Using Regular Expressions

on August 8, 2012

Windows PowerShell is a powerful (no pun intended!) command line scripting language built on top of the .NET framework. Version 2.0 of Windows PowerShell comes installed by default with Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2. On older platforms, it is …

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Addressing the Exponential Growth in Network Vulnerabilities

Addressing the Exponential Growth in Network Vulnerabilities

on August 1, 2012

The two most common actions after companies had a security incident are patching of vulnerable software (62.3%) and the patching or remediation of vulnerable hardware or infrastructure (49.3%), according to the CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey. Would-be exploiters rely …

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47 Reasons to Thank a SysAdmin

47 Reasons to Thank a SysAdmin

on July 27, 2012

Happy SysAdmins Day! Around the world, the last Friday in July is known (at least by some) as SysAdmin Day. The idea is that on this day, we show our appreciation to SysAdmins for the tireless, never-ending work that they …

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